Hey Eagles, we have another short but busy week as we come to the end of January 2014 (that went by fast!)

Here are some of the events that are happening this week:

• Monday, January 27: This evening at 7 pm at the Goodson Theatre, the GHS PTSA hosts an informative discussion regarding the “Medi-Cal Expansion Program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).”  The Medi-Cal Program has expanded its coverage to people under the age of 65, including people with disabilities and those with low incomes.  Staff from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services will outline the expansion of Medi-Cal, who is eligible and how to apply. Please join us for this important event; Spanish and Chinese translation will also be available.  In addition, there will be a very brief Association meeting of the GHS PTSA just prior to the Medi-Cal Expansion discussion.  Finally, tonight’s Medi-Cal information night is the first in a series of events that are part of the GHS PTSA’s “All in For Health Campaign.”  Please see the flyers at the link above for more information about tonight's event as well as others scheduled to take place in the next few weeks.
• Tuesday, January 28: Boys Soccer play at home v. South El Monte, starts at 3:15 pm.
• Tuesday, January 28: Dog Haus Fundraiser (every Tuesday):   Stop by the Dog Haus at 410 E. Main St., Alhambra for a great meal.  Mention GHS and a portion of the sale will support the school.
• Wednesday, January 29: Boys Basketball play at home v. South El Monte, Large Gym (JV team plays at 3:15 pm, Freshmen at 4:45 pm).  The Boys Varsity team and the Girls basketball teams will be playing at South El Monte.
• Thursday, January 30: Girls Soccer play at home v. Rosemead, starts at 3:15 pm.
• Thursday, January 30: The Wrestling play at home v. Arroyo, starts at 3:15 pm (Small Gym).
• Friday, January 31:  NO SCHOOL for GHS students (Teacher Professional Development Day).

• Saturday, February 1: “Cash for College Day” is finally here for all GHS Seniors and their Families! GHS will hold three workshops providing free one-on-one financial aid assistance for families completing the FAFSA or California Dream act applications.  It’s important that you register through your Blueprint account to reserve your spot.  See attached flyer and stop by the College and Career Center if you have any questions.
• Other important news for GHS Seniors – the California State PTA offers scholarships ($500) for graduating high school seniors to pursue studies in higher education. The online application is available at http://www.capta.org/sections/basics/viewpage.cfm?p=2353. In order to apply, you will need to enter the Gabrielino PTSA Unit ID number (5047) and the District PTA number (1). Application deadline: February 3, 2014. This scholarship is separate from the scholarships offered by the GHS PTSA. And remember to apply for the GHS PTSA scholarship as well!

Finally, keep this in mind for next week:

• Wednesday, Feb. 5: Late Start Day. All students need to arrive to school by 9:30 am, and classes begin at 9:40 am.  

Enjoy the week!
--GHS PTSA Board

We hope that you are enjoying the day off today in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. And in the the spirit of Dr. King, we want to thank the wonderful folks who spoke at last week’s “Gab Talks.”  Your stories were funny, encouraging and truly inspirational.    

Here are some of the events that are happening this week:

• Tuesday, January 21: Girls Soccer play at home v. Rosemead, games start at 3:15 pm.
• Tuesday, January 21: Dog Haus Fundraiser (every Tuesday):   Drop by at the Dog Haus at 410 E. Main St., Alhambra.  Mention that you’re with GHS and a portion of the sale will support the school.
• Wednesday, January 22: 4th Annual SGUSD Students/Ovarian Cancer Night. We hope you will join us as the GHS Basketball program hosts its 4th Annual “Ovarian Cancer Night” to raise money for the USC Comprehensive Cancer Fund.  Admission is free to all SGUSD students to watch both the Boys and Girls Basketball teams go against Mountain View. Games start at 4:30 pm.  All proceeds from the snack bar, 50/50 raffle and t-shirts will be donated to this importance cause.  Donations can be made at the game and can be made via cash or check.  Please wear a black shirt to “Black Out” Ovarian Cancer.
• Thursday, January 23: Boys Soccer play at home v. El Monte, games start at 3:15 pm.
• Friday, January 24: Boys Basketball play at home v. El Monte, Large Gym (JV team plays at 3:15 pm, Freshmen at 4:45 pm).  The Boys Varsity team and the Girls basketball teams will be playing at El Monte.

Keep these in mind for next week:

• Monday, Jan. 27:  The GHS PTSA will present an informative discussion about the “Medi-Cal Expansion Program under the Affordable Care Act” at the Goodson Theatre, beginning at 7 pm.  We are committed to ensuring that all students and their families have quality health care, because healthy children make better learners.  Please join us for this important event and see attached flyers (in English, Spanish and Chinese) for more information.
• Friday, Jan. 31:  No school for GHS students (Teacher Professional Day).
• Saturday, Feb. 1: 4th Calling all GHS Seniors and their families – come to “Cash for College Day”! GHS will hold three workshops providing free one-on-one financial aid assistance for families completing the FAFSA or California Dream act applications.  Register through your Blueprint account to reserve your spot.  See attached flyer and stop by the College and Career Center if you have any questions.

 Thanks and have a fantastic week!
--GHS PTSA Board

GAB TALKS, this year's topic "Life: The Unexpected Journey"Begun in April 2012, for one week, selected teachers, students, and staff will be sharing their thoughts and experiences on certain topics in the Theater at lunch. Our lineup includes teachers, students, and staff! Join us, as we listen to the ideas these individuals have. YES, YOU CAN BRING YOUR LUNCH!

As second semester begins, many students face the pressure of making important decisions – what colleges they will attend, which sports they want to play, and who they will go to prom with. However, sometimes it is impossible to know what the future may hold or whether our choices will lead us to where we want to be. This year, our theme is “Life: The Unexpected Journey.” Come join us during lunch in the Goodson Theater from January 13th to the 17th as we showcase the many unique figures that make up the Gabrielino community. 

Here are some of the events that are happening this week:

• Monday, January 13: “Gab Talks” is back.  All this week you can come to the Goodson Theatre at lunch to hear speakers talk about events that changed their lives. 
• Tuesday, January 14: Dog Haus Fundraiser (every Tuesday):   Our fundraising at the Dog Haus continues.  It’s located at 410 E. Main St., Alhambra and if you mention that you’re with GHS, a portion of the sale will support the school.
• Tuesday, January 14: Boys Soccer play at home v. Rosemead, starts at 3:15 pm.
• Wednesday, January 15: Late Start Day. All students need to arrive to school by 9:30 am, and classes begin at 9:40 am.  
• Wednesday, January 15: Boys Basketball play at home v. Rosemead, Large Gym (JV team plays at 3:15 pm, Freshmen at 4:45 pm).
• Wednesday, January 15: Girls Freshmen Basketball play at home v. San Marino, Small Gym at 6:30 pm.
• Wednesday, January 15: GHS School Site Council meeting, 6 pm, Principal’s Conference room.
• Thursday, January 16: Boys Soccer play at home v. Arroyo, starts at 3:15 pm.
• Thursday, January 16: Wrestling team competes at home v. Mountain View, Small Gym at 3:15 pm.
• Thursday, January 16:  Parent Seminar, “PSAT Interpretation and Financial Aid Night,” 6:30 pm. Goodson Theatre.  The PSAT scores will be handed out and the staff will be on hand to provide valuable information and answer questions about the test.
• Friday, January 17: Boys Basketball play at home v. Arroyo, Large Gym (JV team plays at 3:15 pm, Freshmen at 4:45 pm).

Keep these in mind for next week:

• Monday, Jan. 20:  No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday)
• Wednesday, Jan. 22: 4th Annual SGUSD Students/Ovarian Cancer Night. The GHS Basketball program is hosting its 4th Annual “Ovarian Cancer Night” starting at 4:30 pm to raise money for the USC Comprehensive Cancer Fund.  Admission is free to all SGUSD students to watch both the Boys and Girls Basketball teams battle Mountain View.   All proceeds from the snack bar, 50/50 raffle and t-shirt sales will be donated to this importance cause.  Donations can be made at the game and can be made via cash or check.  Please wear a black shirt to “Black Out” Ovarian Cancer.

And finally, here are a few announcements:

• The San Gabriel Education Foundation (SEF) will be hosting it “Gift-Card Gathering Cocktail Party” on Saturday, January 25th at the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel as it gets ready for its annual SEFapalooza event.  For more information, please see attached flyer.
• To all GHS Seniors and their families:  Cash for College Day is coming! On Saturday, Febrary 1st, GHS will hold three (3) workshops providing free one-on-one financial aid assistance for families completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications.  You can register for this event beginning on Monday, January 13, through your Blueprint account.  See attached flyer and stop by the College and Career Center if you have any questions.

Enjoy the week!
--GHS PTSA Board

Welcome back Eagles – we hope that you all enjoyed the time off and are ready to resume a great school year!
Here are some of the events that are happening this week:

• Monday, January 6: No School (Grading Day).
• Monday, January 6:  Girls Basketball play at home vs. Sunny Hills, Large Gym (Freshmen team plays at 3:30 pm, JV at 5 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm).
• Tuesday, January 7: Classes Resume (Regular class schedule).
• Tuesday, January 7: Dog Haus Fundraiser (every Tuesday):  We continue our fundraising at the Dog Haus located at 410 E. Main St., Alhambra.  So stop by and mention that you’re with GHS and a portion of the sale will support the school.
• Wednesday, January 8: GHS PTSA Board meeting, 7 pm, Principal’s conference room. 
• Thursday, January 9: Girls Soccer play at home v. San Marino, game starts at 3:15 pm.
• Friday, January 10:  1st Semester Report Cards to be sent home.
• Friday, January 10: Girls Basketball play at home vs. San Gabriel, Large Gym (Freshmen team plays at 3:30 pm, JV at 5 pm and Varsity at 6:30 pm).

Keep these in mind for next week:

• Wednesday, Jan. 15: Late Start Day. All students need to arrive to school by 9:30 am, and classes begin at 9:40 am.  
• Wednesday, Jan. 15: GHS School Site Council meeting, 7 pm, Principal’s conference room.
• Thursday, Jan. 16:  Parent Seminar, “PSAT Interpretation and Financial Aid Night,” 6:30 pm, Goodson Theatre.

And finally, here are a few announcements:

• The GHS PTSA continues with its Direct Appeal.   If you haven’t done so already, we hope that you will consider making a donation to support the educational experience of all GHS students.  Our goal this school year is to raise $5000.  Please see the attached letter/form for more information. The form can be dropped off at the school office, or you can donate directly using your credit card or Paypal account via the GHS PTSA website at: www.gabrielinoptsa.org. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.

• The Asian Youth Center (AYC) located at 100 W. Clary Avenue, San Gabriel, offers free services for high school students such as: Homework help and Tutoring, Community Service Events, Job Preparation and College Application Assistance, Leadership and Group Workshops.   Please read flyer for dates and times these programs are available. AYC also holds activities each Friday evening for youth ages 13-19. Click here to download information flyer.

Have a great week!
--GHS PTSA Board